Medtronic · 1 month ago
Principal Electrical Engineer (Affera)
Newton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $196K/yr
5+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, committed to alleviating pain and restoring health. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will design and develop complex electrical systems for cardiac ablation solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers to drive innovation in medical technology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, development, and testing of mixed-signal electrical systems and circuits for medical devices, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 60601)
Develop detailed specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet design and performance requirements
Ensure reliability, develop technical specifications for design and production, and test hardware conformance to specifications; may include designing new or modifying existing products
Contribute to technical project planning, establish timelines, define deliverables, and proactively identify and mitigate potential risks
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience
Preferred
Experience with all phases of mixed-signal board design including architecture, circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, and design verification
Strong electrical signals and systems fundamentals including frequency domain representations and circuit analysis
Experience with OrCAD schematic capture and PCB layout tools
Hands-on experience using lab test equipment (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic and network analyzers) for system integration, debugging and testing
Experience designing, testing, and implementing high-voltage systems (:5 kV)
Experience in designing and testing medical equipment within a regulated industry and familiarity with 60601-1 safety standard
Ability to work in an agile development environment
Interest in gaining an understanding of cardiac electrophysiology
Interest in new technologies, coupled with the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools and techniques as needed
Focus on accuracy and precision in technical tasks, which is crucial for quality and reliability
Benefits
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Medtronic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (349)
2024 (387)
2023 (291)
2022 (310)
2021 (300)
2020 (261)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
Recent News
Medical Device Network
2026-01-16
Mexico Business
2026-01-16
Medical Product Outsourcing
2026-01-16
Company data provided by crunchbase